What is Montessori?The Montessori method is a method of education for children that was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the 1900's. Dr. Maria Montessori was the first female physician in Italy and had a passion for researching on how children learn. She observed that children learned through all sensory applications and experience instead of just by visual sense. Therefore, the hands-on materials that the Montessori method uses are specially and scientifically designed, and is unique to Montessori education. Children develop fine motor skills, concentration and succeed in working independently. The Montessori philosophy promotes and recognizes that each child develops at his or her own pace. The teacher, or better known as the "Montessori adult", will be the facilitator. The Montessori adult is also the person responsible for carefully preparing the environment in which the child carries out his or her purposeful activity.
Eden Prairie Montessori was established in 1982. Primarily we served toddlers through Kindergarteners, and recently added an infant room.
Eden Prairie Montessori has served hundreds of families over the past years who still come and visit us bringing their successful stories to tell. Eden Prairie Montessori has been under the direction of Shonali Harrison since 1991.
Why choose Eden Prairie Montessori? At Eden Prairie Montessori we strive to provide the highest quality education and care for our students. We are advocates for always placing the child's needs first. We also are proud of our long-standing staff who are well qualified and experienced. We understand the concerns and anxieties that parents may have when placing a child in a center. Eden Prairie Montessori takes great measures to make sure that the children, their families, and staff are happy in our environment.
Schedules: We enroll full time and part time students in Toddler and Preschool/K classrooms. Our infant schedule is designed only for full time.
The Montessori philosophy promotes and recognizes that each child develops at his or her own pace. The teacher, or better known as the "Montessori adult", will be the facilitator. The Montessori adult is also the person responsible for carefully preparing the environment in which the child carries out his or her purposeful activity.
Eden Prairie Montessori has served hundreds of families over the past years who still come and visit us bringing their successful stories to tell. Eden Prairie Montessori has been under the direction of Shonali Harrison since 1991. 
We understand the concerns and anxieties that parents may have when placing a child in a center. Eden Prairie Montessori takes great measures to make sure that the children, their families, and staff are happy in our environment.